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Hannah Buchanek

Special Education
Georgetown,Texas

Summary

A young professional who is working toward a career in the Special Education field to provide caring instruction for those with significant to moderate educational needs. I can build exceptional relationships with both students and parents who understand the challenges of meeting the special needs of their children.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Lynchburg Public Schools
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Follow through on substitute schedules and procedures.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Address the overall classroom environment and behavioral concerns.
  • Provide instruction for 13+ special needs children with a variety of SPED and behavioral needs.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.

Bookstore Associate

Liberty University
04.2022 - 12.2024
  • Address customer care both in-store and through phone service.
  • Purchase assistant
  • Maintain the overall presentation of showroom merchandise.
  • Collaborate with eight other store associates, offering assistance during busy times.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Recovered sales floor by picking up items, shelving books, and product and straightening bookshelves and tables.
  • Assisted customers with locating books and other materials in store.
  • Processed payments and returns on company POS system using proper cash-handling procedures.
  • Restocked shelves and kept store displays attractive and organized to drive sales.

Teachers Aide

Hickman Charter School
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Prevented discipline issues via positive and proximal reinforcement.
  • Managed COVID-19 safety measures, ensuring minimal transmissions in classroom settings over 6 months.
  • Provided timely and frequent feedback to students, fostering an environment of open communication and interest in discovery.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
  • Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.

POD Supervisor

Big Valley Christian School
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Utilized digital sources to enhance learning, increasing student's information retention during COVID.
  • Established healthy relationships with students by actively supporting students with academic and behavioral aid.
  • Supervised the social distancing regulations set forth by the school.
  • Supervised students as they were on their computers to make sure they were on task during instructional time.

Cashier

KFC
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted the team at both the front counter and drive-through.
  • Was responsible for the open and close-out procedures.
  • Oversaw the cleanliness and presentation of the dinning area.
  • Provided customer care and resolved any conflict or ordering needs.

Special Needs Camp Counselor

Christian Berets Camp
06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Led groups of people with special needs safely through a variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety, and inclusivity.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying that correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
  • Helped campers get around the campgrounds and get ready for their day and night

Education

Bachelor's - Special Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Big Valley Christian School
Modesto, CA
05.2019

Skills

  • Google Classroom
  • Canvas
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient with Smartboards
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson implementation
  • Student records management
  • Classroom organization
  • Parent communication
  • Group and individual instruction

Certification

Virginia Board of Education and is endorsed in the following area(s):

SPECIAL ED. - GENERAL CURRICULUM K-12


State Board for Educator Certification/Texas Education Agency and is endorsed in the following area(s):


Special Education Specialist (Grades EC12)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Lynchburg Public Schools
12.2023 - 12.2024

Bookstore Associate

Liberty University
04.2022 - 12.2024

Teachers Aide

Hickman Charter School
10.2020 - 07.2021

POD Supervisor

Big Valley Christian School
08.2020 - 11.2020

Cashier

KFC
06.2019 - 03.2020

Special Needs Camp Counselor

Christian Berets Camp
06.2018 - 07.2018

Bachelor's - Special Education

Liberty University

High School Diploma -

Big Valley Christian School